LIBERTYVILLE – State Senator Mary Edly-Allen recently announced that two local manufacturers in the 31st District were recipients of the Made in Illinois Grant Program on Wednesday.

“Illinois has made major investments in manufacturing over recent years, which boosts not only the economy but also directly impacts jobs in my district,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “I’m pleased to see two local manufacturers were awarded funding to help them advance innovation in their respective fields.”

The Made in Illinois program provides up to $50,000 in matching grant funding to local Illinois manufacturers to support innovation and strategic advancements in manufacturing. The two local manufacturers in the 31st District that were awarded include:

• Midwest Printed Circuit Services, Inc. (Round Lake Beach) - $47,420
• Signarama Grayslake (Grayslake) - $16,597

The program originally allocated $1 million in funding and was increased to $1.7 million due to significant interest in the program from Illinois’ small and mid-sized manufacturers.

Grant recipients are utilizing the funds in a variety of uses to directly advance innovation and growth in their fields, including machinery acquisition, specialized automation equipment, collaborative robotics and more.

“It’s essential to strengthen our manufacturing base as it is vital toward improving Illinois’ economy,” said Edly-Allen. “I strongly support these investments the state has made to reinforce our commitment toward economic prosperity and job creation.”

The Made in Illinois Grant Program offers manufacturers access to expertise and resources and directly benefits the recipients with funds necessary to improve workforce support and productivity boosts.